Audi prices new Nuvolari at nearly twice the price of the Lamborghini Temerario
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Audi has announced US pricing for the Nuvolari, the most powerful supercar in its history, and buyers there face a substantial bill. The 736 kW V8 hybrid starts at $700,000, or approximately €605,000. That is almost twice the price of the technically similar Lamborghini Temerario. Audi justifies the price through exclusivity: only 499 Nuvolaris will be built worldwide, with 182 destined for the United States.
US to receive more than a third of production
According to figures released by Audi's US division, the company is allocating 182 Nuvolaris to the American market, representing 36.5% of total production. Authorised dealers will accept orders for a limited period, and the first US customers are expected to receive their cars in the first half of 2028. The $700,000 starting price excludes local taxes, delivery charges and optional equipment. By comparison, the Lamborghini Temerario costs approximately $360,000 in the US, although both cars use a similar powertrain architecture.
The difference lies in production volume. The Temerario is part of Lamborghini's regular model range, while the Nuvolari is a numbered, limited-production model.
In Europe, a price of approximately €607,000 has been quoted for the Nuvolari, although the final cost depends on the market and specification.
Lamborghini V8 and three electric motors
The Nuvolari uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 from the Lamborghini Temerario's engine family. The petrol engine develops approximately 588 kW and revs to 10,000 rpm. Three electric motors bring the hybrid system's total output to 736 kW. Two electric motors are located on the front axle, while the third assists drive to the rear wheels. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission connects the combustion engine to the rear axle.
According to Audi, the Nuvolari accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds. Its top speed exceeds 350 km/h.
The hybrid system uses a 7.3 kWh battery, primarily intended to support performance and enable brief periods of electric driving.
Carbon-fibre bodywork and Formula 1 technology
The Nuvolari uses a new Audi Space Frame structure with carbon-fibre exterior panels.
Active aerodynamics include a rear wing adjustable to three positions, a drag-reduction system (DRS) and airflow channels in the bodywork. Aerodynamic downforce can exceed 400 kg.
The new quattro predictive ride integrates control of the all-wheel-drive system, brakes and suspension. Its electronics analyse the vehicle's movements and adjust torque distribution and chassis operation.
Audi also offers four-way adjustable suspension and upgraded carbon-ceramic brakes.
Solutions inspired by Formula 1 technology are intended to give the Nuvolari a distinctive character that cannot be achieved through greater engine power alone.
Audi is selling rarity more than power
The Nuvolari marks a significant change for Audi. The previous R8 competed with the Lamborghini Huracán at a relatively similar price point, but the new supercar is priced even higher than Lamborghini's V12 flagship, the Revuelto.
Audi is therefore not trying to offer a more affordable alternative to Lamborghini technology. The company wants to sell a limited-production collectors' car whose value is supported by distinctive design, carbon-fibre construction and personalisation options.
Buyers can choose from more than 50 gloss and ten matt exterior colours. Audi Exclusive also offers bespoke interior designs and the option of leaving the carbon-fibre body surfaces exposed.
In the European market, the Nuvolari competes primarily with the more exclusive Ferrari and McLaren models, but its closest technical relative remains the Lamborghini Temerario.
The Nuvolari's strongest selling point is not its 736 kW output, but its limited production run of 499 cars. Audi must justify why a customer should pay almost twice as much as for a Temerario for a supercar based on Lamborghini technology.
Limited production helps preserve exclusivity, but the car's true value will ultimately be determined by its driving characteristics, quality of finish and buyers' willingness to pay such a price for an Audi badge.
